People who show kindness and freely give to others in need — without any expectation of a reward — are the sorts of people former news anchor Judy Bailey has always praised.

Masterton's Murray Pike has always wanted to leave a positive impression on whoever he meets — so he joined the emergency services.

Firefighter Tony "Scottie" Scott likes to keep himself busy - especially if it's for a good cause.

Living in an environmentally better world has always been something young entrepreneur Brianne West has strived for.

Four men who dived into a freezing Nelson creek to rescue two people from a submerged car have been recognised for their heroism.

A couple of years ago, Kaikohe businessman Tony Taylor decided he had had enough of crime in his town, so he set up a community Facebook page.

When the doors at the fire station rattled and the ground shook, the Onehunga station staff knew something major had happened.

The inaugural Pride of New Zealand Awards were launched in May this year by The New Zealand Herald, The Hits and TSB Bank. The Pride of New Zealand Awards will celebrate Kiwi greatness, and recognise those who selflessly work to make New Zealand a better place to live.

Baking for others is always rewarding. But it's even more so when it's for a child who is in hospital.

Radio personality Polly Gillespie says she is glad to have the chance to recognise ordinary New Zealanders doing great things for their communities.

People will always blame the weatherman when the forecast is wrong. For WeatherWatch head analyst Philip Duncan, it's part and parcel of what he does.

The Pride of New Zealand Awards recognise ordinary Kiwis doing big things in their communities.

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Pride of NZ Awards, celebrating the Kiwis who make us proud. Jamie Morton meets a few of the nominees so far.

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Pride of New Zealand Awards, which recognise ordinary Kiwis doing big things in their communities.

They're the pride of New Zealand-and now they'll officially be celebrated.

Ordinary Kiwis who do extraordinary things will be celebrated in a new set of national awards launched by the Herald as part of its 150th birthday celebrations.